1. People who are not doctrinaires; those who do not rigidly adhere to a doctrine or set of principles.
Usage: Plural form of nondoctrinaire; Formal or academic usage; Often used in political or philosophical contexts

Examples

• The nondoctrinaires in the party favored practical solutions over strict adherence to ideology.
• Unlike the rigid doctrinaires, the nondoctrinaires were willing to compromise on policy.
• The debate pitted doctrinaires against nondoctrinaires on the question of economic reform.
• Nondoctrinaires tend to adapt their positions based on changing circumstances.
• The movement attracted both idealists and nondoctrinaires seeking common ground.